Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Machika and Danko camps in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have received dignity kits through a humanitarian intervention supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and implemented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Kebbi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA).
The intervention targeted vulnerable households affected by insecurity and displacement, with 100 beneficiaries reached in each of the two camps.
The dignity kits, designed to improve hygiene, well-being, and living conditions in emergency settings, contain sanitary pads, soap, detergent, panties, towels, buckets with covers, water containers, cups, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other essential hygiene materials.
According to UNICEF, the distribution forms part of its humanitarian response programme funded by SIDA, which aims to provide immediate relief and protection to populations affected by insecurity while improving access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
The agency explained that dignity kits are critical emergency support packages, particularly for women and girls, helping them meet basic hygiene needs, maintain personal dignity, and improve their well-being during periods of displacement and crisis.
The exercise was carried out through the joint efforts of UNICEF, RUWASSA, and implementing partners as part of ongoing interventions to support displaced communities across Kebbi State.
Officials said the initiative is also expected to reduce the risk of waterborne and sanitation-related diseases in the camps by promoting healthy hygiene practices and improving access to essential sanitation materials.
A total of 100 cartons of dignity kits were distributed in each camp, providing much-needed support to households facing challenges associated with displacement and limited access to basic services.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the assistance, noting that the items would help them meet their daily hygiene needs and improve living conditions within the camps.
UNICEF reiterated its commitment to working with the Kebbi State Government through RUWASSA, with support from SIDA, to deliver lifesaving water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions to vulnerable populations affected by emergencies.
The organisation said the dignity kit distribution is one of several ongoing humanitarian initiatives aimed at protecting the health, dignity, and well-being of displaced women, children, and families across Kebbi State.
